Age-Related Resources

Links on this page direct you to information on careers and occupations for youth, advice to parents, professional career and job search counselors/coaches, and information for older adults looking to make a career change or job search.

Click on any Link Title below to access the website:

Children & Youth What do you like? A guide for middle and high school students Career information for students organized in 6 areas of interest--a young person's version of the US Department of Labor's "Occupational Outlook Handbook."   Income & Lifestyle Preferences Quiz Learn what you need to earn to be able to reach and maintain a lifestyle, and a few suggestions of occupations that will paid enough. Great "reality check" activity to help individuals see connection of desired lifestyle to needed income.   Work-Based Learning Initiative - Kent County, Michigan Work-based learning activities connect classroom learning to real world applications through hands-on experiences in the world of work. These experiences may include tours, job shadows, internships, mentoring and more.   College Parents of America A source for information and guidance leading to and through college, some free and some information requiring an annual membership. Bottom of their home page has many free links the the blue box, "Parent Resource Center: Your family's free one-stop shop for vital information and guidance leading to and through college."   US Dept of Education Resources Resource information and links for parents to help their student succeed in setting and reaching educational goals.   A Guide for Teens: How to Find a Summer or Part-Time Job A seven-step process and advice on how to find a summer or part-time job.

Adults & Retirees AARP Careers advice for older adults Careers section of AARP's website is loaded with information and links for those age 50+ looking for work or considering a career change.   AARP's SCSEP Program A work-training program of the AARP Foundation for low-income persons age 55 and older. It helps those in need to re-train for a changing workforce, to find self-confidence, and most importantly, to find a job.   GRCC Older Learning Center This Grand Rapids Community College program for older adults offers a variety of services to help individuals build skills to remain employable.